Pronunciation: /ʌnˈplɛz.ən.tri/
noun a remark or action that is unpleasant or offensive
A1 I try to avoid any unpleasantries at work.
A2 She was surprised by the sudden unpleasantry in the conversation.
B1 Dealing with unpleasantries in customer service can be challenging.
B2 The manager handled the unpleasantry with professionalism.
C1 He defused the unpleasantry with humor and grace.
C2 The unpleasantries of the situation were difficult to ignore.
adjective unpleasant or offensive in nature
A1 I don't like to talk about unpleasantries.
A2 She tried to avoid any unpleasantry at the family gathering.
B1 The meeting ended without any unpleasantry, which was a relief.
B2 Despite the unpleasantries, they managed to come to a mutual agreement.
C1 Dealing with unpleasantries is part of being a manager.
C2 He handled the unpleasantries with grace and professionalism.
formal The meeting was going smoothly until John brought up an unpleasantry from the previous quarter.
informal I don't want to talk about that unpleasantry with her, it's just too awkward.
slang I can't believe he started that unpleasantry with her, what a jerk.
figurative The unpleasantry between them was like a dark cloud hanging over the room.
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